This weekly report is prepared by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects. [Read more…] about District One Northern Counties Roadwatch Report #3 for Week of January 20, 2019
Government
Statement on Continued Processing of Concealed Weapons Licenses
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its Division of Licensing are responsible for the processing of applications for and issuance of concealed weapons licenses.
This past weekend, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was delayed in transmitting criminal history data to the Division of Licensing during the implementation of FDLE’s new criminal history system.
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Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Policy Announcement in Winter Park
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will be making a major policy announcement in Winter Park, Florida on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. The Governor will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez.
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Tours Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts with FEMA Administrator Brock Long
Governor DeSantis also announced an additional $2.8 million in matching funds for debris removal in Mexico Beach
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long visited local communities in the Florida Panhandle that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael. Stops included Panama City, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe.
Second Travel Lane to Open on EB I-4 Temporary Ramp System
I-4 Ultimate crews are working tonight (Jan. 16) to restripe lanes on the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) temporary ramp system to open a second travel lane between New Hampshire Street and Winter Park Street. [Read more…] about Second Travel Lane to Open on EB I-4 Temporary Ramp System
2019 OIR Summit Highlights Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Innovative Efforts to Serve and Protect Floridians
Collaboration Among Insurance Stakeholders is Critical Element when Addressing AOB Abuse
Today marked the end of the 2019 OIR Summit where more than 250 attendees from 19 different states joined Florida’s top insurance leaders and regulators for a variety of in-depth discussions on regulatory updates, innovative products and ways in which assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse impacts Florida’s consumers. [Read more…] about 2019 OIR Summit Highlights Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Innovative Efforts to Serve and Protect Floridians
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on DCF Report Regarding Jordan Belliveau Case
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement upon learning of the findings of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) report regarding the tragic case of Jordan Belliveau, Jr.
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CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Visit to Florida Panhandle
MEDIA ADVISORY
CFO Jimmy Patronis will join Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Longto to visit communities impacted by Hurricane Michael on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Visit to Florida Panhandle
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will be visiting communities impacted by Hurricane Michael along with FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. The Governor will also join state and local officials for a briefing and roundtable on the latest recovery efforts. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Actions to Affirm Florida’s Support of Israel
Yesterday, surrounded by a group of bipartisan legislators and faith leaders, Governor Ron DeSantis announced several actions his administration is taking to affirm Florida’s steadfast support of the State of Israel. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Actions to Affirm Florida’s Support of Israel